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In 2010, he left [[Indiavision]] and he started new news channel [[Reporter TV]]. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9pm. Nikesh Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the [[Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards|Ramnath Goenka Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-06-25 |title=എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/journalist-mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-reporter-tv-joins-cpm-sfn726 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=ml}}</ref> He had contested the [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2016 assembly polls]] from [[Azhikode Assembly constituency]] and lost for 2,287 votes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sajit |first=C. P. |date=2021-03-09 |title=In Azhikode, there’s always room for surprise |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala-assembly/in-azhikode-theres-always-room-for-surprise/article34031562.ece |access-date=2024-07-06 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
In 2010, he left [[Indiavision]] and he started new news channel [[Reporter TV]]. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9pm. Nikesh Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the [[Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards|Ramnath Goenka Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-06-25 |title=എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/journalist-mv-nikesh-kumar-quits-reporter-tv-joins-cpm-sfn726 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Asianet News]] |language=ml}}</ref> He had contested the [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2016 assembly polls]] from [[Azhikode Assembly constituency]] and lost for 2,287 votes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sajit |first=C. P. |date=2021-03-09 |title=In Azhikode, there’s always room for surprise |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala-assembly/in-azhikode-theres-always-room-for-surprise/article34031562.ece |access-date=2024-07-06 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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He is also well known to be the only person in the world to enter a well to fetch water instead of using a bucket and pivot. |
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MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of [[Reporter TV]]. He resigned on 25 June 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena. |
MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of [[Reporter TV]]. He resigned on 25 June 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena. |
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M. V. Nikesh Kumar | |
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| എം വി നികേഷ് കുമാര് | |
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| Born | Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar 28 May 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1996 to 2024, 2024 - present |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse | Rani Nikesh (m. 2004) |
| Children | Sankaran Nikesh and Janaki Theresa Nikesh |
| Parents |
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| Awards | Ramnath Goenka Award |
| Notes | |
Founder : Reporter TV | |
Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar (born 28 May 1973) or MVN is an Indian politician from Kerala. He was also a journalist for 28 years and quit to become active in politics. He is also a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).[1][2]
Family life
Nikesh is the youngest son of the late CMP leader and former minister M. V. Raghavan. He is married to Rani Varghese and has two children Sankaran Nikesh and Janaki Theresa Nikesh.
Career
Nikesh Kumar began his career as a news anchor and has worked with major Malayalam news channels, such as Asianet News and Indiavision. His career trajectory took a significant turn when he became the Managing Director of Reporter TV.
In 2010, he left Indiavision and he started new news channel Reporter TV. He was one of the founders of the channel and joined as MD. He anchored 'Editor's Hour' aired every day at 9pm. Nikesh Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to the media industry, receiving various accolades, including the Ramnath Goenka Award.[3] He had contested the 2016 assembly polls from Azhikode Assembly constituency and lost for 2,287 votes.[4] He is also well known to be the only person in the world to enter a well to fetch water instead of using a bucket and pivot. [5]
MV Nikesh Kumar was the Editor-in-Chief of Reporter TV. He resigned on 25 June 2024 from the official positions of the channel. He took such a decision to work actively in the political arena.
Awards
He has received several awards, including Ramnath Goenka Award and Shifa Al Jazeera Media Award.[6]
References
- ^ "MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics". Media News4U. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "MV Nikesh Kumar quits media career; resigns from official duties to focus on politics". Media News 4U. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാർ മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു, ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക്". Asianet News (in Malayalam). 25 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Sajit, C. P. (9 March 2021). "In Azhikode, there's always room for surprise". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ https://www.manoramaonline.com/technology/social-media/election-troll-against-nikesh-kumar.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "M V Nikesh Kumar". MBIFL 2020. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
External links
- [https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kerala-set-for-a-channel-boom-around-new-year-110110500057_1.html Nikesh Kumar will start new channel REPORTER
- റിപ്പോര്ട്ടര് ടിവിയുടെ ഔദ്യോഗിക ചുമതലകളില് നിന്ന് എംവി നികേഷ് കുമാര് സ്ഥാനമൊഴിഞ്ഞു . Source : Reporter TV
- MV Nikesh Kumar resigns as editor after 28 years of media career | Source : Reporter TV Youtube
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